I did not go to church when I was young. I do remember a time when I did Vaction Bible School, but there was no impact for me about God.
I Knew about God. I heard different things about him, but had never made a decision until one year I was confronted with the truth.
It happenned in 1998 through 1999. I was in the 11th grade. My dad was having trouble at work with rumors flying around about him. One of his co-workers invited him to a Wednesday night service at a church where we lived. He took my brothers with him. I refused to go. I think after that nigh my dad saw that he needed something because starting that Sunday we went to church.
We only went to the 10:30 service and escaped at the end. I kept hearing about God, but nothing sank in. In Feb. of 1999, my dad gave his life to Christ. Later that night the pastor of the church came to our house. He spoke to us kids about the decision my dad made and wanted to know if we wanted to make the same decision.
I realize now that I did not want to appear stupid, so I told them that I already did. They accepted what I said. That was the end.
I realized that that night was a turning point in my life. We started to get involved with the youth group and I started to learn more. We went to a play called Beyond the Grave Class of 2000. It was there that I saw my real need. God said ""Look what will happen to you if you do not accept me. You are going to be separated forever. I sent you my son so that this would not happen. Accept the gift and become mine.""
I really did not see the change in my life after this event. God did allow me to be in positions that I would not normally be. He did this so that I could learn and be prepared for what laid ahead.
Since coming to college I have learned so much about God and myself. I see that we are on the same road together hand in hand walking down the path of my life. I would not change anything.
I look forward to what is coming up in my life with a glad heart. I know that God is preparing me for the plans ahead. I am ready to wait.
